Poaceae Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve

Giant Wildrye

Shoshoni - Food, Starvation Food

Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 17

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Scientific name: Leymus condensatus (J. Presl) A. L”ve
USDA symbol: LECO12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Giant Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Shoshoni
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Starvation Food
Notes: Seeds stored for times of famine.

RECRD: 20941 id: 20100

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